World Cup 2026 · Day 33
The semi-finals are locked in, with France against Spain in Dallas and England against Argentina in Atlanta, and the MetLife final line-up is unveiled
Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in Kansas City to complete the last four, setting up a semi-final against England in Atlanta on 15 July. France play Spain in Dallas on 14 July, and FIFA has revealed the star line-up for the first ever halftime show at a World Cup final on 19 July. Five verified stories.
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Final showFIFA reveals the MetLife halftime line-up: Madonna, Shakira and BTS headline the first show at a World Cup final
FIFA has unveiled the line-up for the halftime show at the 2026 final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July, the first of its kind at a World Cup final, per FIFA and Yahoo Sports. Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline an 11 minute performance curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, with Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus also on the bill. Justin Bieber is the latest name added. Kickoff near New York is at 3 p.m. ET.
Sources: FIFA · Yahoo Sports
ArgentinaMessi and holders Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in Kansas City to book a semi-final with England
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the last quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City to reach the semi-finals, per FIFA and Sports Illustrated. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, had earlier come from behind against Cape Verde and Egypt, both 3-2. Switzerland, in a rare World Cup quarter-final, pushed the champions to an extra 30 minutes. Argentina now meet England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday 15 July.
Sources: FIFA · Sports Illustrated
Semi-finalsThe last four is complete: France against Spain in Dallas, England against Argentina in Atlanta
The 2026 World Cup semi-finals are confirmed for Dallas and Atlanta, per FIFA and ESPN. France, the 2022 finalists, meet Spain at AT&T Stadium on Tuesday 14 July after beating Morocco 2-0, while Spain came through Belgium 2-1. England, who beat Norway after extra time, face Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday 15 July. Both winners advance to the final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July.
Sources: FIFA · ESPN
ScheduleThe final week is set: semi-finals on 14 and 15 July, third place in Miami on 18 July, final at MetLife on 19 July
The decisive week runs from 14 to 19 July, per FIFA and Sports Illustrated. The semi-finals are at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on 14 July and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 July. The third-place match is at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 18 July, and the final is at MetLife Stadium near New York on Sunday 19 July, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET.
Sources: FIFA · Sports Illustrated
EnglandEngland beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami to reach the World Cup semi-finals
England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in their quarter-final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Saturday 11 July to reach the semi-finals, per FIFA and BBC Sport. England, led by Harry Kane, ended the run of Norway, who with Erling Haaland had beaten Brazil to reach their first ever quarter-final. England will face Argentina in the semi-final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday 15 July.
Sources: FIFA · BBC Sport